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$151,851$146 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $99,450 on Jul 6, 2020

279 ESSEX DR

JONESBORO, GA 30238
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,040 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$152K
$139K low$165K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$99,450 · Jul 6, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,770 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$72,280 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyCLAYTON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Swint Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Kendrick Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Jonesboro High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Clayton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30238These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,044
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,325 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,253
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,425
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

279 Essex Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Jonesboro 30238
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Clayton County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Jonesboro 30238
  • Older than 91% of homes in Jonesboro 30238

What homes are worth in Jonesboro 30238

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$110K$378K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Jonesboro 30238.

How it measures up in Jonesboro 30238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jonesboro 30238.

Estimated value$151,851
CheaperTypical $218,383Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$146
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,619 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 279 Essex Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJonesboro 30238Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$151,85111% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14676% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac43% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than19699% of homes21% of homes

About 279 Essex Dr

How much is 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA is $151,851 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $138,512 to $165,190. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA last sell?

279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA last sold on Jul 6, 2020 for $99,450, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA?

279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA built?

279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA?

279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA is assigned to Swint Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Kendrick Middle School (middle), rated D; Jonesboro High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Clayton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA compare to other homes in Jonesboro 30238?

Among the 13,584 homes in Jonesboro 30238, it is worth more than 11% of them ($151,851 against a typical $218,383), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($146 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 4% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,619 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1969 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Essex Dr, Jonesboro, GA was $2,770. The county assessed it at $72,280.

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